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HELP!!.......DPSS-50 vs GHL-50.....$500 to spend

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Just wondering, is the DPSS-50 (Z-Bolt) the same as the GHL-50?? Can either be "Pot modded" Does anyone have any experience with either of these? Can they pop balloons pre-mod??

Also, is there any info out there on the Z-Bolt DPSS-30 module, can it be modded? has anyone tried it??

I'm new at this, but I am hooked, already have Atlasnova 55Mw, and BTG-6p, ready to move up. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: HELP!!.......DPSS-50 vs GHL-50.....$500 to spend

Yes, they are both CNI PGLIII portable modules... you do NOT want to pot mod this thing. I would highly recommend going with one of the 100mw units from optotronics (bootleg2go)... they are much more stable than the PGLIII from what I have heard and have an adjustable output. They are a little more than $500, but it will be worth the wait to save a little... maybe he will work with you a little. www.optotronics.com

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Oh, and another thing, Z-bolt is Dwight Finney related, something that is very looked down upon around here... Please no one turn this into a Dwight Finney thread, this guy is looking for laser help, Im just trying to help him with his decision. If you go with the GHL from Laserglow, you are going to have to pay duties to US Customs if you live in the US to have it imported... if you go with Optotronics, you have to only pay shipping and handling

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Thanks for the response, does Optotronics have a 50 or 75Mw version? would any of these 50Mw pop a balloon?? Dumb question,..I know,.. but this is my benchmark, ...my 4 minute mile, etc. etc. and what is the deal with Wickedlasers, if I ordered from them would I ever get it?? (customs, etc)?

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I would stay away from Wicked at this point in time... sad to say, but its the safest for all of us. A 75mw version would probably suit your needs, and on the optotronics website it lists different powers under the specs for the modules, so your best bet would be to get in touch with bootleg2go. he will probably be posting on this very thread shortly.

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I doubt you would pop a ballon with a 50-75 mw green laser.
I have thought about pulling the IR filter from my crystalaser, it's putting out about 50mw of green but is driven by enough IR to burn the ink from some paper. This also makes the laser very eye unsafe and if this is done, you should have safty goggles.

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the lead time is for them to get them in stock from the manufacturer...who has to build and ship it out, which can take some time. As for the shipping, wkeasler, optotronics will probably ship however you pay for it.. right now they are offering free shipping until the 15th.. if you want it faster than how they offer, youll have to pay for it.

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Draco is certainly right, no pointer format crystal assembly will handle that much infrared, nor will the driverboard regulate for it. I would really recommend going with one of the optotronics units. Let us all know what you go for.

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Nena.... She originally wrote, and sang the lyrics in German, that's why some of the english version sounds goofy, ....but she was cute, ...nobody cared, ...and the video was somewhat cool.......(I used to be in the music biz)

Thanks for all the input guys, I've learned alot about lasers in the past 2 weeks, I am now considering buying some parts and constructing something really cool, I will keep you posted, I am a photographer and rest assured I will take pics of every step of the process.......Thanks Bootleg, I might be able to change my shoot schedule and order one of yours, but for the time being, I am investigating another route, I will also keep everyone advised of this possible solution....(could be cool) thanks again everyone, ...keep it going, ..someone out there may have some more info I can use.

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Optotronics are the same as laserglow, all CNI Chinese made portable modules. Wicked Lasers offers power at an affordable price and in a more compact size. As for customs/FDA controversy, we have never let a single customer down, all shipments go through to customers, if there is a problem, we guarantee money back. To date, there has not been one documented case of a customer losing their order to customs, and has not been refunded 100% or receiving their replacement.

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i never received the goggles i ordered from you, nor did you offer me my money back. i had to file for it from paypal. so, there is one documentation. i would like to order from you again, but the risk and stress involved would not justify my returning as a repeat customer.

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WickedLaser,
Are you saying that if customs destroys the laser, you will refund the money???? I would love to order a Nexus from you, but could you have someone else ship it, ...in a plain brown wrapper?......with a warning label that says "FRAGILE!! EXPERIMENTAL TAMPON" .... that along with an ironclad guarantee, brown wrapper, someone elses return address,....OH and overnight shipping! .....I'll order one...........
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Senecaripple got his laser, and as for the goggles, got a full refund, wheres the problem? I suppose it is what we get for offering a near 50% discount to senecaripple for the goggles. By the time we got them in stock (4 weeks after his order) we just decided to refund his money because of his constant emails and threats.

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Senecaripple got his laser, and as for the goggles, got a full refund, wheres the problem? I suppose it is what we get for offering a near 50% discount to senecaripple for the goggles. By the time we got them in stock (4 weeks after his order) we just decided to refund his money because of his constant emails and threats.

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sorry wl, but you kept telling me they were coming. why did you tell me you had them. and at $80.00 with purchase of your laser. how good could they have been. must be very good cause you just took my $$$$, ignored my emails. after a month, i figured you really did not want to make good offer. i needed paypal to get my money. empty promises = bad business. sorry mods, but had to defend myself!